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Lori Keesey considers herself among the lucky. Lori enjoyed a 40-plus-year career as a professional writer and now has time to pursue her childhood dream of writing fictional characters who make a difference. Her debut novel, the award-winning Always Think of Me, was published in April 2024, and a sequel, Second Chance Highway, is scheduled for publication in June 2026.
In addition to writing her novels, Lori launched The Accidental Blogger, which spotlights everyday people who overcome adversity. She’s also authored two short stories, “Robert’s Prayer” and “The Note.” Both stories are free to those who follow her… as is an exclusive monthly letter, Something to Chew On.
Prior to writing fiction, Lori worked as a journalist for daily newspapers and trade publications, and her freelance work has appeared in regional and trade magazines, specifically those specializing in space exploration. Yes, Lori was a space junkie and worked in NASA's public outreach for nearly 20 years.
She graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a B.S. in journalism. There she met Kevin Berry, whom she married in 1980. She is the mother of three boys.
A devout porch sitter, nothing makes her happier than looking at her view of the Chilhowee Mountains and Smoky Mountain National Park.
Born in Washington, D.C., Lori now calls Walland, Tennessee, home.
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